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Key Services Offered by Assent Building Control

UK Construction Blog

The post Key Services Offered by Assent Building Control appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Assent Building Control provides various services to ensure construction projects comply with regulations and run smoothly. Each service is crucial in maintaining safety, quality, and efficiency in building projects.

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Playing with Fabric

Civil + Structural Engineer

By Shannon Humbert, Legacy Building Solutions Rigid-frame fabric buildings offer a permanent solution for athletic facilities. For many entities, both public and private, the need for an athletics and recreation facility comes down to two options: A permanent brick and mortar building, or a lower-cost fabric bubble.

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THINKING OUTSIDE THE STEEL BOX: How the Tent Industry Is Currently Solving 

Civil + Structural Engineer

P.Eng, Tamarack Grove Engineering Cody Jones , Bledsoe Tents The modern-day engineered fabric structure, known more universally as a tent, has applications far beyond weddings, social events, and as temporary expansion space. We can locate and access building materials quickly and quietly in the middle of the night during a remodel.

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Elegance Meets Convenience at Evanston Gateway

CCR Magazine

The residences feature modern, premium finishes, while the building itself encompasses a rooftop deck offering endless views of Lake Michigan’s shoreline and Chicago’s iconic skyline. Valdex, Niles, IL installed the ACM panels using Laminators ’ “Legacy Version” of their 1-Piece, Tight-Fit Molding installation system.

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Exterior cavity fireblocking: Exceeding fire performance

Construction Specifier

and Steven Gaynor, MBA Photo courtesy Tenmat New York City recently became the first jurisdiction in the country to reject and rewrite major sections of the International Building Code’s ( IBC ’s) language around fire protection in exterior facades. For decades, buildings have relied on intumescent materials for fire control.

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Timber Frame External Wall Construction Details UK: A Comprehensive Guide

UK Construction Blog

Whether you’re a self-builder, an architect, or a homeowner, this comprehensive guide will walk you through the essentials of timber frame walls, insulation options, vapour control layers, and more. Utilize breathable insulation materials to improve thermal performance, air quality and reduce energy costs.

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Understanding the Importance of Site Management in Construction Projects

UK Construction Blog

Quality control guarantees that correct work is done in real-time. Directly tied to timely completion is cost efficiency. Equip the site with fire protection tools and secure all stairways and elevated landings with commercial hand railing systems. This prevents costly and time-consuming rework scenarios.